The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an $11.5 million research investment to help ensure America’s small and medium-sized farms become more profitable and improve the quality of life in American farm communities.
Read MoreSix Louisiana youths were recognized for their knowledge, skills and communication abilities as they were named winners of the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Award at the 86th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.
For the past 23 years, the premier exhibitor program has recognized 4-H and FFA members who may not have champion animals, but who have a thorough understanding of animal science.
The awards are based on performance in tests of each youth’s knowledge of the livestock industry, practical exercises demonstrating skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Read MoreYou hope you only have one each year, but you mentally prepare for whatever the season brings. You know for certain that each will have his or her own personality not soon forgotten, along with that signature cocktail of milk replacer and calf saliva coating your jacket sleeves and blue jeans.
Bottle calves have been raising ranch kids since the beginning of time. And each has been a mostly patient instructor of the aforementioned humans. The calves that raised me and Rachel were endowed with an extra dose of creative tolerance.
Read MoreEven though normal was not a word used much during the 86th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held recently at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana 4-H and FFA members were still rewarded for their hard work.
Read MoreInvestigators with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF’s) Livestock Brand Commission say four individuals are accused of possessing stolen cattle from the Maringouin area.
Read MoreThe Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, known as the LSU AgCenter, is one of nine institutions within the Louisiana State University System. The LSU AgCenter’s mission is to provide the people of Louisiana with research-based educational information that will improve their lives and economic well being.
Read MoreAs we head into the heart of spring calving, it is important to keep in mind calving best practices for the healthiest herd possible.
Read MoreThe Cattle Festival is making a comeback this year after a rough road in 2020.
President of the Cattle Festival Francis Plaisance says the festival is looking at an October 2021 date
Read MoreClick below for the latest market report from Dominique’s Livestock Auctions in Baton Rouge and Opelousas.
Read MoreClick below for the latest market report from the Red River Livestock Auction.
Read MoreThe February 2021 Price & Production Summary gives prices for cattle, poultry, hogs and dairy.
Read MoreClick below for the latest market report from the Kinder Livestock Auction.
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